This is the fourth year that the River Alliance has teamed up with Frank and Mariana Weinhold to experience the Wisconsin River both "by land and by sea."
We'll start and end the excursion at Frank and Mariana's riverside retreat north of Wisconsin Dells, where Louis' Bluff, the highest point on the Upper Wisconsin River, is found. Frank and Mariana protected the bluff forever through a conservation easement with the Natural Heritage Land Trust.
We'll paddle first, heading upriver (in fairly easy current) along the shore of the main channel, then turn around and head downstream through what locals call "the glades," the watery wooded area along the river's western shore that makes for fascinating paddling. This is Mariana's "daily bread" outing, and she's happy to share it with us. Returning the Weinhold home, we'll then hike to the top of Louis' Bluff. Along the way, Frank will offer his incredible knowledge of the cultural and geologic history of this magnificent land form. And the view from the top is breath-taking.
Scene from a previous Louis' Bluff event.
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 10am - 3pm
Where: Louis' Bluff, 8 miles north of Wisconsin Dells
Cost: $25/person (includes lunch, please bring your own boat)
Staff Contact: Denny Caneff, dcaneff@wisconsinrivers.org, 608-257-2424 x115
Some paddling experience preferred. The hike to Louis' Bluff is fairly rigorous, and optional.
Register for this event at Brown Paper Tickets or by
completing our 2010 event registration form.
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